Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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143 Ducks In A Row (Judy)

I've managed to smuggle an untraceable phone into Ashlyn's facility, ensuring we can stay in touch. I mean, the poor girl, she needs someone who cares. Her mother has written her off completely now.

It's only right that I should visit. There's no trouble bribing half the staff to turn a blind eye to Ashlyn using a phone in her bathroom. She contacts me when she can. Later this will come in handy. For now, I'm just pretending I care about Ashlyn. A few minutes later, my phone buzzes.

A: I'll do anything for Jayden

J: I know you truly love him.

A: I'm sorry I hurt him

1. He's okay now

A: But he's with her

J: Time will fix it all. Trust me

The irony isn't lost on me. Ashlyn's obsession with my son is both her greatest strength and her ultimate weakness. As long as she believes she's doing this for him, she'll follow my lead.

I delete each text right away, ensuring there's no trace of our communication.

I pour myself a glass of wine and sink into my favorite armchair. The plan is working. Slowly but surely, I'm regaining control. Winona will slip up, and when she does, I'll be there.

To take Abby and Jayden back where they belong. With me.

I think back to the day of the shooting. I told Ashlyn where Winona would be, knowing she had a gun. I didn't anticipate Jayden's heroic act, but in the end, it worked out. He survived, and now I have another chance to remove Winona from our lives for good. No more attempts at her life though. I've learned that lesson now. As I sit there, savoring my impending victory, my phone buzzes again.

A: When will I see Jayden like you promised?

at bay is part of the delicate balancing

Soon, Ashlyn. We need to get our ducks in

has never been Ashlyn's strong suit, but I'll keep her in line. After all, she's just another pawn in my game. And I

in a silent toast to the future. A future where I have everything

ever wanted.

then, there's a knock at the door. It's Gus. He's taking me to dinner. I set my glass down and walk to

there with

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stepping Inside. "Are you

I lead him into the living room.

his gaze piercing. "I know you're up to something. I can feel it. And I'm going to find out what it

to anything. I'm just trying to make

"You expect me

shrug, feigning nonchalance. "Believe what you want,

his voice lowering. "You forget, Judy, I know you. I've seen you

found out I tried to call off the whole thing with the accident, he might forgive me sooner. Then I can

part of Jayden's life. To see him happy, to spend time

I talked about, you mean. You've never considered

me, even a little, I

his eyes. He's wanted to bring me to Europe for years. Maybe giving Gus what he wants is the way to get Jayden to be more reasonable about my mistake. I mean, if I leave the country, Jayden will see I'm serious about letting him live

But I'm watching you. Don't think for a second that I won't find out if

hope you're being honest. Because if you're not, it's going to come back to haunt you.' I sit down across from him, feeling a surge of confidence. "Do we have a dinner

a tense silence, he glances at his watch. "There's a new restaurant in

sounds lovely. Let me

my voice soft and sincere. "Gus, I really do want to make things right. For all of us. I just

expression softening. "Alright, Judy. I'll talk to